Morgan Wharf
SA - Image courtesy of
Australian
Portraits
Originally called Kingston, the town was
part of the new village settlement scheme started in the 1890s. The tag
“on-Murray” was added to distinguish it from the town Kingston in the
state’s South East.
The sizeable Kingston
Estate Winery marks the turnoff to Kingston-on-Murray. The town’s shady
riverbank is perfect for picnics with free barbecues, chairs, tables and
toilets, and a nearby general store for provisions.
Things to do and See
Banrock Station Wine & Wetlands Centre
Banrock Station is an
impressive project by one of Australia’s big wine companies, Hardys, to
balance agricultural use and nature conservation. There’s an
eight-kilometre boardwalk trail through the wetlands and an impressive
interpretive and wine-tasting centre that also serves light meals.
Scenic Lookout
One of Australia’s
great explorers, Captain Charles Sturt, landed near the town on his
Murray River expedition of 1830. The lookout that marks the spot also
affords good scenic views.
Eco-Cruise
The MV Loch Luna
eco-cruises depart from the riverbank daily by appointment. Take a tour
to the Lake of the Moon and soak up the beautiful views of the river’s
backwaters.
Accommodation
The town and surrounds
have a range of accommodation, including a fleet of modern houseboats, a
backpacker hostel, bed & breakfast and a caravan park.
Visitor information
Barmera travel and
visitor information centre
Barwell Avenue, Barmera SA 5345
Phone: (08) 8588 2289
Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 5.15pm
Sat 9am – 12 noon
Sun 10am – 1pm
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